I woke up this morning 100% convinced that I was going to avoid Facebook, not turn on the TV, and absolutely not acknowledge this day as anything other than a regular Monday morning - just as cruel as the last beginning of the work week.
Who was I kidding...I can't stay away from Facebook for a whole day, and I love watching TV when I get ready for work...oh, and not to mention: we were throwing a Valentine's Day potluck at work tonight! No way was I getting out of seeing this day for what the idiots at Hallmark have made it to be. Funny thing is though...I was only sad about today once, and now that I'm home in my favorite pj's, listening to my favorite music and about to throw on a zombie movie...my heart seems to feel much better about being here alone again on this day.
A friend of mine at work today asked me why I hated to see this day as a holiday, so I thought about it for a minute...I've never had a fantastic Valentine's day. In fact, crisis or heartbreak always seems to unfold on this day. Last year I was dumped at 4 am, the year before I got in a fight with my boyfriend about stupid stuff (like we always did), the year before that I'm almost positive that my first love dumped me because of something petty...and the list goes on. This year, I had my hopes a little up as I have been sort of seeing this guy, thought that maybe this would be the year things turn around.
Well...they didn't. I spent most of the night at work, and then he decided to stay home and hang out with his roommates tonight instead of watch a movie with me. On my drive home I thought about how I felt about the day...I waited to see if my emotions would bring tears to my eyes, but to my surprise...not a single tear. Today I cleaned my house...nothing exciting, but I feel great about my beautiful home. Then I got flowers from my dad with a note saying "Happy Valentine's day from someone who loves you." I went to work and laughed harder than I've laughed in months with my incredible new friends there...and just because the guy I like didn't want to spend the rest of the holiday with me, I feel fantastic. I am my own Valentine this year, and every year until God decides its time for me to meet the right man.
I hope that all my readers had a beautiful day no matter what your circumstance, and not only because it was Valentine's Day...because we all deserve to be reminded of how loved we are 365 days of the year, not just today.
All my love,
Arianne Elizabeth
God has the perfect plan for your life and your love. You are a beautiful young lady who will be adored by your earthly man when God writes your love story . As cherished as Christ cherishes you and has since you were born. Treasuring yourself and moving forward with your life goals are gifts you are giving yourself. I am so proud of you! Keep putting one foot in front of the other and let God light your path and lead the way.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Barb